Views from the Trenches: A Panel Discussion with Not-So-Newbies
A practical, peer-driven discussion focused on building and scaling a disability practice. This session addresses real-world challenges representatives face early in their careers, including difficult clients, ALJs, SSA staff interactions, and operational growing pains—highlighting systems and habits that support long-term success.

Objectives:

• Explore practical strategies for building (and scaling) a disability practice from the ground up.

• Discuss how to deal with difficult clients, ALJs, SSA staff, and medical providers.

• Review real-world obstacles representatives face and how experienced advocates have overcome them.

• Identify habits, systems, and approaches that help new professionals grow with confidence.

Presented by - Karen Lauridsen, Belinda Reyna and Shane Aubart

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